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Boston Market Home Style Meals Salisbury Steak
Frozen Foods
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Boston Market Home Style Meals Salisbury Steak

Boston Market
14.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
530
Calories
22g
Protein
5g
Sugars
1460mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
305
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Boston Market Home Style Meals Salisbury Steak is a frozen, single-serve entrée packaged in a microwave/oven-ready tray (14.5 oz) that sits in the frozen prepared-meals case near other convenience entrees like Stouffer's, Marie Callender's and TV dinners. The product leans heavily into weekday dinner occasions — a grab on a busy grocery run, a back-to-school solution, or a no-fuss meal for an evening when someone wants a hot, familiar plate without cooking. Branding plays on homestyle nostalgia and family convenience: the label highlights "home style," "excellent source of protein," and USDA inspection, positioning it for value-conscious shoppers and busy parents who want a comforting, meat-and-pasta meal with a trusted restaurant name. Packaging and label claims create mild health halos (protein emphasis, "home style" language) but there are no organic or natural-certification badges; imagery of gravy, pasta and cheese targets comfort and kid-friendly appeal rather than gourmet or clean-label trends. In plain terms this is a highly processed ready-to-heat meal that combines whole-ingredient components (beef, pasta, cheeses) with numerous industrial ingredients, stabilizers and flavorings. Sensory notes: soft, sauced Salisbury steak patties in a glossy brown gravy alongside rotelle pasta coated in a creamy three-cheese sauce — overall texture is saucy, soft and dense, with pronounced savory and salty notes. Rituals around use are practical and utilitarian: heat in the microwave or oven for a single warm plate, often eaten straight from the tray while catching evening TV or feeding a child after activities.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories530
% Daily Value*
Total Fat32g41%
Saturated Fat12g60%
Trans Fat1g
Cholesterol70mg23%
Sodium1460mg63%
Total Carbohydrate40g15%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars5g
Protein22g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Water,, Cooked, Salisbury, Steak, (Beef,, Pork,, Water,, Onions,, Textured, Vegetable, Protein, [Soy, Protein, Concentrate,, Caramel, Color],, Ketchup, [Tomato, Concentrate, {Water,, Tomato, Paste},, Sugar,, Distilled, Vinegar,, Salt,, Onion, Powder,, Spice,, Natural, Flavor],, Diced, Red, and, Green, Peppers,, Seasoning, [Salt,, Onion, Powder,, Hydrolyzed, Soy, Protein,, Spices,, Turmeric,, Dextrose,, Garlic, Powder],, Sodium, Phosphates),, Cooked, Enriched, Macaroni, Product, (Water,, Durum, Wheat, Semolina,, Niacin,, Iron, [Ferrous, Sulfate],, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Half, and, Half, (Milk,, Cream),, Onions,, Less, than, 2%, of, Pasteurized, Process, Cheese, Spread, (American, Cheese, [Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes],, Water,, Whey,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Skim, Milk,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, Salt,, Milkfat,, Paprika, Oleoresin, and, Annatto, [Color]),, Modified, Food, Starch,, Cheddar, Club, Cheese, (Cheddar, Cheese, [Cultured, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes],, Water,, Salt,, Annatto, [Color]),, Canola, Oil,, Romano, Cheese, Blend, (Romano, Cheese, [Pasteurized, Cow's, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes],, Natural, Flavor,, Powdered, Cellulose, [to, Prevent, Caking]),, Beef, Broth, Flavor, (Beef, Broth,, Flavor,, Salt),, Nonfat, Milk, Solids, (Nonfat, Milk,, Whey, Solids, [Lactose],, Vitamin, A, and, D3),, Veal,, Beef, and, Chicken, Stock, (Concentrated, Veal,, Chicken, and, Beef, Stocks,, Salt,, Sugar,, Flavor, [Beef, Flavor,, Natural, Flavor],, Yeast, Extract,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Onion, Powder,, Molasses,, Beef, Fat),, Granulated, Onion,, Beef, Base, (Roasted, Beef, and, Concentrated, Beef, Stock,, Salt,, Hydrolyzed, Soy,, Corn, and, Wheat, Protein,, Corn, Oil,, Sugar,, Autolyzed, Yeast, Extract,, Flavorings, [Contains, Oleoresin, of, Celery, Seed],, Maltodextrin,, Whey,, Dextrose,, Caramel, Color),, Cheese, Flavor, (Cheddar, Cheese, [Pasteurized, Milk,, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes],, Water,, Yeast, Extract,, Natural, Flavors,, Disodium, Phosphate,, Xanthan, Gum),, Yeast, Extract,, Mushroom, Base, (Sautéed, Mushrooms,, Hydrolyzed, Soy, Protein,, Maltodextrin, [from, Corn],, Butter,, Mushroom, Extractive,, Onion, Powder,, Sugar,, Salt,, Spice, Extractives),, Salt,, Rice, Wine, Vinegar, (Water,, Rice),, Granulated, Garlic,, Beef, Type, Flavor, (Water,, Yeast, Extract,, Natural, Flavor,, Salt),, Xanthan, Gum,, Blue, Cheese, Powder, (Blue, Cheese, [Pasteurized, Milk,, Salt,, Cheese, Culture,, Enzymes]),, Disodium, Phosphate,, Spices,, Annatto, (Color),, Mustard, Flour,, Celery, Seeds..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Disodium Phosphate - Processed emulsifier
  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
  • Annatto - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is an ultra-processed frozen ready-meal containing numerous industrial ingredients (modified starches, emulsifiers, hydrolyzed proteins, maltodextrin, phosphates, flavorings and preservatives) and multi-ingredient industrial formulations typical of NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Boston Market Home Style Meals Salisbury Steak

Well, that depends on what your definition of 'healthy' is! At 530 calories per serving, it packs a decent protein punch with 22 grams, but it's also high in fat (32g) and sodium (1460mg). If you’re looking for a hearty meal that satisfies, it can fit into a balanced diet, but maybe not as an everyday staple.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
weeknight-dinner

Vibe:

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